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Introduced
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
In Committee
06/13/2020
06/13/2020
Crossed Over
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Passed
07/02/2020
07/02/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2020
07/06/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill creates a new civil cause of action and a crime if a health care provider in the course of assisted reproduction uses gamete from a person without the written consent of the patient. The bill authorizes specified compensatory damages or liquidated damages of $50,000 in the civil action and specifies that the crime is a class 6 felony. The bill includes that conviction of an offense under the new crime is unprofessional conduct under the licensing to practice medicine.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new civil cause of action and a criminal offense if a healthcare provider uses gametes (sperm or eggs) from a donor without the patient's written consent during an assisted reproduction procedure. The bill allows the patient, their spouse/partner, or the resulting child to file a civil lawsuit and recover damages or $50,000 in liquidated damages. It also makes the misuse of gametes a Class 6 felony in Colorado, with a conviction considered unprofessional conduct under medical licensing laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 07/06/2020)
Official Document
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